Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors

Pennsylvania Township News

Contents November 2005

Planning As Partners
When so many local government issues cross municipal boundaries, it makes sense for municipalities to plan together. And that’s just what many townships are doing: mapping out the future before someone else does it for them.
The Local Governance Debate
Wendell Cox, author of a recently released report commissioned by PSATS, sets the record straight on how local governments fit into the debate on the state’s economic woes. Related pieces by Dick Hadley, vice chairman of the PSATS Executive Board, and PSATS Executive Director R. Keith Hite have given townships a voice in newspapers statewide.
Making Things Happen - Together
In the first installment of this new column on township intergovernmental success stories, learn how three municipalities in Susquehanna County are working together to make their streets safer and more attractive.
Federal Funding for Road Repair and Safety
With $286 billion allocated to surface transportation programs through the recently enacted federal highway funding bill, townships have plenty of opportunity to share in the wealth and make their roads even safer.
Oh, Deer! How to Manage the Herd
Whether you love ’em or hate ’em, think your township has too many or not enough, deer herd management is becoming an issue for many townships. Fortunately, several options are available to help you manage their numbers.

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